Media personality Anele Mgudlwa has weighed in after reports emerged that former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has offered to surrender her South African passport as part of ongoing legal proceedings.
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The development comes amid a legal dispute over Chidimma’s citizenship and identity documents, which has remained in the spotlight since she withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant in 2024 following questions surrounding her nationality. According to News24, Chidimma’s legal team indicated in court that she is willing to hand over her South African passport while the matter is being resolved.
Anele Mgudlwa weighs in on Chidimma Adetshina case
Anele reacted to the reports on X (formerly Twitter), after it was reported that Chidimma should surrender her passport to the Department of Home Affairs and leave South Africa. She shared a post reiterating her stance, which quickly drew widespread attention and sparked debate on social media.
“She wants to hand us her ill-gotten passport?” she penned.
She wants to hand us her ill gotten passport? https://t.co/3Ysqeg4VNZ
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) July 21, 2026
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The legal battle continues
Chidimma has been embroiled in a legal battle involving the Department of Home Affairs over allegations relating to her citizenship documentation. Her legal representatives have challenged the department’s decisions, while the case continues through the courts.
According to News24, the offer to surrender her passport was made during court proceedings and does not bring the matter to an end, with the broader legal issues still awaiting determination.
Social media divided
Mdoda’s comments have added another layer to an already polarising conversation. The case continues to divide public opinion, with some South Africans supporting stricter enforcement of immigration and citizenship laws. In contrast, others have called for the legal process to unfold without public pressure.
Well said, Pay no attention to those who try to shame you for standing up for your homeland and opposing illegal acts. The actions of this individual and her family were a profound disrespect to our country, and honesty requires us to acknowledge that.
We also can’t overlook…
— MaddoX (@_BhutiTso) July 21, 2026
I expected more from you Anele , Chidima is only a victim in all of this . Whatever her parents did, she was only a child . People should let that women breathe .
— Rayzah 🇧🇼🇨🇩 (@MrFishsg) July 21, 2026
As the matter remains before the courts, both Chidimma and the Department of Home Affairs are expected to await further legal proceedings before any outcome is reached.
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